Here you will find all the classes that we have to offer at the Playhouse. We hope that you will try some new things! You never know what will be of interest to your child!

Fall 2024

Name
Days
Location
Dance Sampler Monday
This is the first dance class for your child, so it is filled with excitement and energy! Your young dancer will be taught movements in an upbeat and stimulating way that will better prepare them for the more formal training of dance as they progress in our program.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR CHILD BE BATHROOM INDEPENDENT BEFORE ENROLLING IN THIS CLASS!
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Tap
Tap is a classical form of dance that can be learned by even the youngest dancer. These classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound and can be incredibly useful for dancers looking to become more diverse and competent in their dancing ability.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Large Rehearsal Hall
Cumberland County Playhouse
Mini Ballet/Jazz
This is your little dancer's beginning voyage into the wonderful world of ballet! They will begin to learn the basic skills and steps that will be needed as they progress into the higher levels. We believe that ballet can help with all forms of dance here at the Playhouse and we highly recommend dancers study ballet along with all the other forms of dance that are offered!
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Jazz
Jazz dance is an exciting and ever-evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, and passion. Jazz offers a great way to improve musicality, creativity and coordination. Class is upbeat with an emphasis on classical technique and style.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Large Rehearsal Hall
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Ballet
Ballet has been proven to be beneficial to all dance forms. Students will be trained carefully in classical ballet techniques to develop strength, flexibility, control, coordination, and proper body alignment. While dancers will spend their time working on these technical and physical aspects of ballet, they will also be learning to connect steps with the music to bring artistry to their movements.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is a very stylized form of street dance that can be seen in commercials, music videos, and in TV shows and movies. It is a very upbeat, high tempo class aimed at developing rhythm, technique, self-confidence, and stage presence.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Large Rehearsal Hall
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Baton
Advanced Baton involves all aspects of baton twirling. Strong basic fundamentals, competitive combinations, and advanced tricks will be offered at this level. Promotion to other auxiliary equipment, dance, and flexibility skills are also included in Advanced Baton.
Students are required to wear a BLACK Leotard, BLACK Skirt/Wrap, NUDE Tights, and NUDE Jazz Shoes
Students will need a 3/8 inch Star Line Starlet Baton in the length suggested by sizing chart
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Pre-Pointe
This class is to help prepare upper level ballet students for the demands of pointe work. The class will consist of ankle, leg, feet, and core strengthening. This class is a prerequisite for Pointe.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Joy of Dance
THESE CLASSES ARE FOR STUDENTS AGE 8+ WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN ANY FORM OF DANCE BUT ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING STARTED AT THE PLAYHOUSE! IT WILL TEACH THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF JAZZ, BALLET, CONTEMPORARY, AND TAP.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Large Rehearsal Hall
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Contemporary
Contemporary dance emerged in the 20th century, combining elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet, in an attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies. Students will learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, and they focus on breathing, posture, and emotional state to establish a mind-body connection.
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Ballet
Ballet has been proven to be beneficial to all dance forms. Students will be trained carefully in classical ballet techniques to develop strength, flexibility, control, coordination, and proper body alignment. While dancers will spend their time working on these technical and physical aspects of ballet, they will also be learning to connect steps with the music to bring artistry to their movements.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Clogging
Flat footing, traditional, and contemporary styles are combined to improve coordination, rhythm, and flexibility and to increase endurance and strength.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Joy of Tap
THESE CLASSES ARE FOR STUDENTS AGE 8+ WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN ANY FORM OF DANCE BUT ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING STARTED AT THE PLAYHOUSE! IT WILL TEACH THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF JAZZ, BALLET, CONTEMPORARY, AND TAP.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Pointe
Students may begin pointe work only at the recommendation of the teacher. Dancing en pointe requires strong technique, muscle control, mental readiness and maturity to avoid injury. As a child is growing, the bones in their feet are ossifying from soft cartilage to strong bone. For this reason, pointe work does not begin until a child has participated in Pre-Pointe and has made it to at least Level III in our program.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Acting
This class teaches performance skills and technique, with an emphasis on building strong fundamentals, improvisation skills, and theater games.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is a very stylized form of street dance that can be seen in commercials, music videos, and in TV shows and movies. It is a very upbeat, high tempo class aimed at developing rhythm, technique, self-confidence, and stage presence.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is a very stylized form of street dance that can be seen in commercials, music videos, and in TV shows and movies. It is a very upbeat, high tempo class aimed at developing rhythm, technique, self-confidence, and stage presence.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Dance Sampler Wednesday
This is the first dance class for your child, so it is filled with excitement and energy! Your young dancer will be taught movements in an upbeat and stimulating way that will better prepare them for the more formal training of dance as they progress in our program.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR CHILD BE BATHROOM INDEPENDENT BEFORE ENROLLING IN THIS CLASS!
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Tiny Twirlers
Tiny Twirlers is an excellent way of developing hand eye coordination, rhythm, poise, and grace. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamentals to competitive combinations. This upbeat and fun class is a great introduction to twirling and dance.

Baton –Starlet 3/8th – 18 inches
www.bandshoppe.com - $28.95
Pink Leo with attached Tutu, Pink Tights and Pink Ballet Slippers
www.walmart.com (also found in local Walmart)
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Jazz Wednesday
Jazz dance is an exciting and ever-evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, and passion. Jazz offers a great way to improve musicality, creativity and coordination. Class is upbeat with an emphasis on classical technique and style.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Baton
Elementary Baton involves beginner and intermediate aspects of Baton Twirling. Provides strong basic fundamentals as well as competitive combinations. Basic dance and flexibility skills are also included in Elementary Baton.
Students are required to wear a Black Leotard, Black Dance Skirt, Nude Tights, and Nude Jazz Shoes.

Students will need a 3/8 inch Star Line Starlet Baton in the length suggested by sizing chart
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Contemporary
Contemporary dance emerged in the 20th century, combining elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet, in an attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies. Students will learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, and they focus on breathing, posture, and emotional state to establish a mind-body connection.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Baton
Intermediate Baton involves beginner and intermediate aspects of Baton Twirling. Provides strong basic fundamentals as well as competitive combinations. Basic dance and flexibility skills are also included in Intermediate Baton.
Students are required to wear a Black Leotard, Black Dance Skirt, Nude Tights, and Nude Jazz Shoes.
Students will need a 3/8 inch Star Line Starlet Baton in the length suggested by sizing chart
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Jazz
Jazz dance is an exciting and ever-evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, and passion. Jazz offers a great way to improve musicality, creativity and coordination. Class is upbeat with an emphasis on classical technique and style.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Tap
Tap is a classical form of dance that can be learned by even the youngest dancer. These classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound and can be incredibly useful for dancers looking to become more diverse and competent in their dancing ability.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Tap
Tap is a classical form of dance that can be learned by even the youngest dancer. These classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound and can be incredibly useful for dancers looking to become more diverse and competent in their dancing ability.
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Mini Tap
Tap is a classical form of dance that can be learned by even the youngest dancer. These classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound and can be incredibly useful for dancers looking to become more diverse and competent in their dancing ability.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Musical Theater/Acting
This class teaches a combination of vocal training, performance skills and technique, audition basics, improvisation, and ensemble work with an emphasis on building strong fundamentals in both styles.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Mini Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is a very stylized form of street dance that can be seen in commercials, music videos, and in TV shows and movies. It is a very upbeat, high tempo class aimed at developing rhythm, technique, self-confidence, and stage presence.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Clogging
Flat footing, traditional, and contemporary styles are combined to improve coordination, rhythm, and flexibility and to increase endurance and strength.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Elementary Ballet
Ballet has been proven to be beneficial to all dance forms. Students will be trained carefully in classical ballet techniques to develop strength, flexibility, control, coordination, and proper body alignment. While dancers will spend their time working on these technical and physical aspects of ballet, they will also be learning to connect steps with the music to bring artistry to their movements.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Advanced Musical Theater
Vocal training, audition basics, music theory, and ensemble chorus skills are taught.

Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Clogging
Flat footing, traditional, and contemporary styles are combined to improve coordination, rhythm, and flexibility and to increase endurance and strength.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Dance 360
This is a technique class for anyone in Advanced Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary. This will include strength and conditioning, turns and leaps, and will also at times be either a ballet, jazz, or contemporary technique class. This will help students to become an all around strong dancer.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Broadway Babies
Does your child love to sing and dance around the house? Then this is the class for them! They will begin to learn vocal skills, music theory, movement, and ensemble chorus skills in this class in a fun and educational way.
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Musical Theater
Vocal training, audition basics, music theory, and ensemble chorus skills are taught.

Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Mini Musical Theater
Beginning vocal training, music theory, movement, and ensemble chorus skills are taught.
Friday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Acting
This class teaches performance skills and technique, with an emphasis on building strong fundamentals, improvisation skills, and theater games.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Intermediate Jazz Friday
Jazz dance is an exciting and ever-evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, and passion. Jazz offers a great way to improve musicality, creativity and coordination. Class is upbeat with an emphasis on classical technique and style.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Beginner Tumbling (9-12)
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse
Beginner Tumbling (13+)
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio A
Cumberland County Playhouse